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Cell Count Fld (Smear)

Test Code
CCF


CPT Codes
89051

Includes
Qualitative Exam for Fluid WBC,RBC, Epithelial Cells, Bacteria, etc.


Preferred Specimen

Body Fluid



Minimum Volume
1 mL


Other Acceptable Specimens
none


Instructions

Specimen will be stained and reviewed for the presence of cellular material. Contents may be graded as 1+ - 4+ or expressed as # of cells seen per field.



Transport Container

SMEAR/1



Specimen Stability
CSF 4 Hrs, All other fluids 24 Hrs


Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
clotted


Methodology
MANUAL

Setup Schedule

Daily on Receipt



Reference Range

SEE REPORT



Clinical Significance

Exudates from miscellaneous sites are examined microscopically to determine the presence of WBC, RBC, Microbial Organisms, etc. Depending on the clinical situation, different stains may be needed to acheive diagnostic accuracy.





The CPT Codes provided in this document are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payor being billed. Any Profile/panel component may be ordered separately. Reflex tests are performed at an additional charge.